On Tuesday 17 June 2008 14:52:30 John Plemons wrote:
Not to move anyone to another package, but to offer another route if you want to consider it.
An option other than ClamAV is AVG, it works well, and is easy to install.
Grisoft has a Linux version of their AVG Virus Software The free version can be downloaded here
ftp://ftp.grisoft.cz/pub/softw/70free/setup/
They have a complete line of Anti-Virus Software for both the MS and Linux worlds, I have used both version for years an like it much more than Symantic ( Norton ) - McAfee etc.. It doesn't wind it's way down into the heart of the OS, it is very stable and in my mind one of the best Anti Virus packages out. If you prefer a paid version, theirs is a very cost effective product with flavors to suit all applications and sizes.
More information can be had at http://www.grisoft.com if looking for a one off copy of a basic AV for your Windows machine, then http://free.grisoft.com The free versions don't include all of the bells and whistles but work very well, run and update automatically.
I'll be checking out all the other suggestions, but I'll also look at this, thanks.
Anne